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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
6
The Pella Chronicle defends woman suffrage and religious liberty, praising the patriotism of wartime women, criticizes opponents who deny rights, and urges the city to respect individual worship while opposing state enforced Sabbath norms. It features letters from local residents and calls for rational civic conduct and peace.
City council considers a Sabbath observance ordinance raising questions about the duties of government at municipal, state, and national levels. Debates focus on how regulations should balance religious practice with public order and commerce.
A protectionist editorial argues nations must produce all food within borders to endure crises. It decries fears used by corporations to block free trade and warns this doctrine echoes Europe before and during past conflicts. The piece links maritime power, colonial jealousy, and war as consequences of such policy.
A testimonial from Mrs Goemaat of Pella Old Folks' Home praising Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney weakness and back pain. She reports improved kidney action and less fatigue after use. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
Poem by Margaret EB Sangster asks how a believer would greet the Lord who comes in morning noon and evening. It ponders unnoticed daily acts, quiet devotion, and the comfort of Christ’s presence guiding work, rest, and perception. The speaker concludes the Master is always near if one has eyes to see.
A reader from Chapin, South Carolina reports chronic indigestion and liver trouble while confined at a printing office. After a severe attack he took three Chamberlain's Tablets and recovered the next day, calling the remedy a “new man.” Available at Stubenrauch's Drug Store.
A brief ad notes straw coverings for bedroom floors and straw mattings offered at discounts of 12 to 27 percent, inviting readers to visit to see products and specification details.
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